Getting Started
- Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for state of New Mexico. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in New Mexico. - Pre-Service Training Information
CYFD information on mandatory RAFT pre-service training classes. - Private Adoption Agencies
The Adoption & Foster Care Alliance New Mexico provides a list of private foster care adoption agencies in New Mexico. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care and adoption agencies in New Mexico. - Steps to Becoming an Adoptive Parent
Heart Gallery New Mexico outlines the steps to becoming an adoptive parent in New Mexico. - Adoption Information for New Mexico
Adoption information by state - How to become a foster parent
Information about becoming a foster parent - Understanding New Mexico’s Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption law - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- New Mexico Heart Gallery
Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in New Mexico. - WWK Recruiters
Scroll down an dclick on New Mexico to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting New Mexico children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information on ICPC process in New Mexico, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select New Mexico to view more information on adoption assistance in state of New Mexico, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway. - Behavioral Health Services
Contact information for behavioral health resources in New Mexico. - Counseling Services
Contact information for agencies providing counseling services in New Mexico. - Post-Adoption Support
Heart Gallery New Mexico provides general information on post-adoption support in New Mexico. - State Subsidy Information
NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in New Mexico. - Adoption Services in New Mexico
CYFD Children Youth and Family’s Department - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of therapists specializing in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of child-care resources - Counseling therapy
A compiled list of counseling therapists - Kid Counseling
A list of child therapists - Kinship Care
Kinship care resource information - Medical Resources
Health and medical resources - Free Medical Resources
A list of free medical clinics - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASD State FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Counseling
A list of local therapists trained in trauma-related issues. - Nurturing Parent Programs
Nurturing Parent Programs - Online Support Groups
A list of online support groups and resources - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
FAQ’s about adoption - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
A list of summer activities for kids
Home Study Service Providers
- Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider - American Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider - Nightlight Christian Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider
